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AX03 TZU

2003 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

134,578 mi
Last recorded134,578 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2015
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX03 TZU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2015 134,578 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 126,191 miles

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 11 Jun 2013 118,910 miles

EXHAUST SYSTEM (mid & rear silencer slightly deteriorated)

WARNING LIGHTS (engine light on)

Fail 24 May 2013 118,811 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1) DANGEROUS

coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

MID & REAR SILENCER (slightly deteriorated)

WARNING LIGHTS (engine light on)

Pass 25 May 2012 108,269 miles

BOTH REAR BUMP STOPS MISSING

ENGINE LIGHT ON

REAR SILENCER DETERIORATED

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 11 May 2012 107,892 miles

Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

BOTH REAR BUMP STOPS MISSING

ENGINE LIGHT ON

REAR SILENCER DETERIORATED

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 May 2011 97,583 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nearside wing mirror glass cracked

Pass 13 May 2010 89,596 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 13 May 2010 89,596 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Apr 2009 82,465 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 75,128 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

exhaust rear section advance corrsion

Fail 16 May 2008 75,128 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

exhaust rear section advance corrsion

Pass 14 Aug 2007 65,074 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Aug 2006 50,666 miles

front number plate cracked

Nail in nearside rear tyre

How Reliable is the Citroen C3?

Based on 4,435,918 MOT tests across 313,601 vehicles.

72.7%
Pass Rate
5,216
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
313,601
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 107,792
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 76,366
Registration plate lamp not working 63,376
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 46,618
Stop lamp not working 39,780
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AX03 TZU is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2003 Citroen C3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.2% with a typical mileage of 61,778 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Citroen C3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 107,792 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AX03 TZU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen C3 typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 23 years old, this Citroen C3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AX03 TZU is a 2003 Citroen C3, first registered on 20 August 2003.

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